Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
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What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the L.A. wildfires?
which the Super Scoopers can do. Air tankers of varying sizes are also being used to drop fire retardant in the path of the fires in an attempt to stop them from spreading. Cal Fire’s fleet ...
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What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the LA wildfires?
which the Super Scoopers can do. Air tankers of varying sizes are also being used to drop fire retardant in the path of the fires in an attempt to stop them from spreading. Cal Fire’s fleet ...
Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.
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Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
The Super Scoopers, manufactured by De Havilland Canada ... tankers that carry up to 1,200 gallons of water mixed with fire retardant. CAL FIRE officials say this mixture offers additional ...
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Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Despite its price, the Super Scooper, which can quickly reload on ... which are used for rapid deliveries of fire retardant on wildfires. The planes are based strategically throughout California.
Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.